A troubleshooting guide has been created by Apple, reports the Christian Science Monitor. And those who have purchased an iPad are consulting Apple's discussion board hoping another consumer may have found solutions.

One early adopter, batzgam discovered that the dimmer switch affects the iPads ability to auto-connect, but there is still no solution for the inability for some to keep their iPad connected.

Apple sold 450,000 iPads for nearly $500 a piece since Saturday and is expected to release a newer iPad with 3G connectivity and WiFi later this month, reports CNN.

Today Apple unveiled iAd, which will allow for advertising within the apps that are provided on iPhones and iPads, reports Reuters.

More than 140 couples applied for marriage licenses Wednesday in Washington D.C. where same-sex marriage has become legal, reports The New York Times.
Same-sex marriage was approved on Dec. 15 by the D.C. Council and then signed into a law by Mayor Adrian Fenty, reports the Washington Post.

Efforts to block the legalization of same-sex marriage by Bishop Harry Jackson were not successful reports the Washington Post.

Couples waiting in line Wednesday were aware that their freedom could be cut short reports The Washington Post.

Sarah Palin's popularity is not cohesive with the media's coverage of her reports The Pioneer Press.

In a recent ABC poll, 55 percent of Americans had an unfavorable view of Palin, and 71 percent thought she was unqualified to be president. Amongst republicans 52 percent do not find Palin to be qualified to be president.

Despite her low ratings the media has extensively covered Palin and the coverage often receives high ratings reported Pioneer Press.

Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, John Thune, Haley Barbour and Mitch Daniels are republicans that operatives have rated in front of Palin for landing a spot on the republican ticket reports The Pioneer Press.